The Oregon Department of Education fosters equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners and communities.
Salem, OR
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Hispanic and Latino communities have helped shape Oregon and make our state stronger. This month, we celebrate their contributions and stand together to protect the Oregon we’ve all helped build.
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Wishing students, educators, and school staff across Oregon a great start to the new school year!
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First Lady Aimee and I are so incredibly sad about the passing of Dolly Parton. We loved her music and who she was as a person.
Dolly gave the world so much, and her belief in the power of books will forever be a part of her legacy.
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Help Oregonians affected by wildfires:
💵 Donate to trusted groups.
🙋 Volunteer with recognized organizations.
🚫 Don't self-deploy to fire areas.
📦 Only donate requested goods.
Check on neighbors and stay informed through reliable sources.
Learn more:f.mtr.cool/qwodzwrvst
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Teachers, Administrators, Parents: Help Your School Community Prepare for Earthquakes 🏫
The ShakeAlert Ready Schools initiative offers free earthquake preparedness resources for K–12 school communities. Developed by the USGS and state partners in California, Oregon, and Washington, the initiative includes standards-based lessons, teaching tools, and other resources.
ShakeAlert®, the nation's public earthquake early warning system, can provide seconds of warning before strong shaking arrives, giving people time to take protective action, such as Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Earthquake preparedness takes planning and practice. Explore ShakeAlert Ready Schools resources to help your school community build awareness, strengthen preparedness, and know what to do when an earthquake occurs. Schools can put those skills into action by participating in the 2026 Great ShakeOut on October 15 and practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Learn more 👉 ShakeAlert.org/Schools
📸: USGS seismologist showing students an earthquake animation.
@Cal_OES @ReadyLACounty @CAGeoSurvey @Cal_OES @OregonOEM @waDNR @UOHazardsLab @PNSN1 @BerkeleySeismo @CaltechSeismo @FEMARegion9
@FEMARegion10 @CAseismic @cascience @NSTA @WstaSci @CADeptEd @LASchools @ORDeptEd @WA_SBE @waShakeOut
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It was great to spend the morning at Faubion School and see Portland Public Schools’ Summer Acceleration Academy in action!
An estimated 35,000 students are taking part in summer learning this year in Oregon. Thank you to the educators helping students stay engaged!
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Three Providence locations become latest measles exposure sites. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/IGym50Znsjt
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Early literacy is foundational to everything that follows in a child’s life- that's why I signed a bill making the Dolly Parton Imagination Library a state program, to make sure every child in the state has access to books.
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The Oregon House is now in session! (kind of)
Students from across the state are taking part in the Oregon Civics Bee this afternoon in the House Chamber.
The winner will be invited to participate in the National Civics Bee® in Washington, D.C. later this year.
Thanks to @ORSecretaryRead for serving as today’s emcee!
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Summer is a time for learning, growth, and opportunity! That’s why Oregon is investing $35 million in summer learning programs across the state — helping students stay engaged and access the support they need to thrive.
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Vaccination rates for Oregon students reach new low; nonmedical exemptions at new high. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/aFI550Z5FVW
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Teacher Appreciation Week was a huge success! The Board of Education, PHS Art Club, Pacific NW Federal Credit Union & Parkrose Coffee teamed up to honor our incredible staff. Thank you, teachers, for your passion and commitment every day. You are the backbone of our community.
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Shout out to our School Nurses Amy and Jacey on School Nurse Appreciation Day! Thanks for all you do!
ALT image of mt emily with text: School Nurse appreciation Day, La Grande School District
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As Oregon heads into wildfire season, preparation starts now. We are coordinated and ready, but it will take all of us. I ask Oregonians to help prevent wildfires, be prepared, and stay informed. It only takes one spark, take preventative action: bit.ly/4d7YKVY
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National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day tinyurl.com/nny65fu9
Semana Nacional de Agradecimiento a los Maestros y Día Nacional de los Maestros tinyurl.com/nny65fu9
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A great teacher doesn’t just teach – they change lives.
Thank you for all you do!
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Teachers don’t just teach—they shape lives, build confidence, and open doors for their students every single day.
We’re grateful for all you do. Thank you, teachers.
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Bus drivers keep America’s schools running! #NationalSchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay
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In classrooms and work sites across the country, apprentices are working to make America skilled again!
Happy National Apprenticeship Week to the students, instructors, and business partners working together to leading our country forward. #NAW2026
ALT Secretary McMahon talks with a student during an official visit with text reading "National Apprenticeship Week".